Hill Lily Courtyard

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
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Chinese-Style Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Chinese-Style Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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No. 34 Dongxinlianzi Hutong, Beixinhua Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, Beijing, 100034
  • Place, Zhongnanhai
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Qianmen Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tiananmen Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Grapery Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Chinese-Style Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Loft Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Beijing

Located in Downtown Beijing within a mile (2 km) of Qianmen Street, Hill Lily Courtyard is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Forbidden City. This 3-star inn has 11 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a marina, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Beijing and also close to Wangfujing Street and The Palace Museum.

What's nearby

  • Zhongnanhai - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beijing Financial Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Qianmen Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tiananmen Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forbidden City - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tian'anmen West Station - 6 min walk
  • Beijing North Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪无韵诗 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC 肯德基 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪老舍茶館 Laoshe Teahouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café & Meal MUJI - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪老邊餃子館 (和平門店) - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hill Lily Courtyard

A marina, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Hill Lily Courtyard. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available on request) for CNY 400 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this historic inn include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center.
Guests can enjoy LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other amenities include furnished balconies or patios, private yards, and refrigerators.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CNY 39 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CNY 500 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CNY 39 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 400 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CNY 400 (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Elite Hutong Courtyard
Elite Hutong Courtyard Beijing
Elite Hutong Courtyard Inn Beijing
Hutong Courtyard
Hutong Boutique Courtyard Hotel Beijing
Hutong Boutique Courtyard Hotel
Hutong Boutique Courtyard Beijing
Hutong Boutique Courtyard
Hill Lily Courtyard Inn Beijing
Hill Lily Courtyard Inn
Hill Lily Courtyard Beijing
Hill Lily Courtyard
Hill Lily Courtyard Inn
Hill Lily Courtyard Beijing
Hill Lily Courtyard Inn Beijing

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hill Lily Courtyard?

Hill Lily Courtyard provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Hill Lily Courtyard?

This inn is situated in Downtown Beijing, just steps from National Centre for the Performing Arts, and within a 10-minute walk of Zhongnanhai and Shichahai. You'll also find Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hill Lily Courtyard?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the inn. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does Hill Lily Courtyard feature a casino?

No, Hill Lily Courtyard doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hill Lily Courtyard?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Hill Lily Courtyard a good place to stay for couples?

This historic inn offers plenty of amenities for couples including an al fresco restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a marina.

Are there hot tubs at Hill Lily Courtyard?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hill Lily Courtyard feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hill Lily Courtyard serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hill Lily Courtyard allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hill Lily Courtyard.

Are there connecting rooms at Hill Lily Courtyard?

Yes, this inn has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hill Lily Courtyard?

The closest major airport to Hill Lily Courtyard is Capital Intl. Airport (PEK), which is 18.9 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hill Lily Courtyard?

Yes, every guestroom at Hill Lily Courtyard comes with a furnished balcony/patio.

Does Hill Lily Courtyard have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Hill Lily Courtyard if that's in your vacation plans.

Hill Lily Courtyard Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt genuint Kinesiskt Hotell.

Trevligt litet genuint Kinesiskt hotell i gammal Kinesisk stil! Bekvämt och ganska nära Förbjudna staden och torget. Varmt och ombonat trotts den kalla årstiden. Mysigt för par resan men kanske inte det hotellet jag skulle stanna lång tid på. Endast kinesisktalande personal men de löste det brilliant och servade oss perfekt med översättningsappar i deras telefoner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Boutique hotel in the hutongs

The hotel is fantastically located just a short walk from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden Palace and the rest of central Beijing. Our room was tiny, but that's the price to be paid for a boutique room in a traditional hutong building and you can't argue with the price for this location. The staff were helpful, the room was clean and had everything we needed and breakfast was fine. The courtyard is beautiful and peaceful away from the noise of Beijing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ka Kui

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No water for shower... Nightmare!!!

Nice design for the traditional Chinese style. Yet the bathroom is a nightmare, there is too little water to take a proper shower. The staff said the water pressure is always so low among all rooms... the price a totally overstated for a comfortable night after a long day trip...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best chinese experience

if you want to have a really chinese experience it is the best option for you. only one thing. nobody in the reception speak english, just the bellman and is not always there
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan L.

Older Colonial Guest House, Kind helpful staff and close to the square also a good price.

This is a great place if you are wanting an authentic Beijing environment. The staff was very helpful and available. I liked the Chinease breakfast served. I was offered an upgrade and was happy with that. The room was charming and cozy. The walls and beams were on the dusty side. Overall, I liked the Hill Lily Guest House for an authentic old Beijing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

RalphE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not a winter hotel.

We were located right next to Tiananmen Square which is close to everything. The rooms are open to the Courtyard which in cold weather is challenging. They do have sufficient heaters in the rooms but it had to run constantly to keep up. If you want to stay here, pay for the better rooms because the cheapest room is barely larger than the bed. There was no dressers or place to put luggage open so we stayed packed in the suitcase the entire visit. The other rooms here were larger so it was just the smallest room that was an issue. The staff were pleasant and it is a nice place and well maintained. Overall it was a good stay with limitations I've listed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wai Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

冬天不要住這裡

無論外觀和內裡跟想像完全是兩樣。房間很細,淋浴水壓不足。除WIFI 外,沒有任何設施。早餐十分簡單。員工服務態度很好。 惟一優點是步行5分便到地鐵站,去機場只要轉車一次,45分便到。20分鐘可步行至故宫安門,或前門購物區。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hutong Inn

Very Charming and pleasant. Staff very helpful and directed me to locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic Hotel

Picked this place as it was one of the few hotels in our budget and close to a metro station. Great location! Seems they get few non-Chinese guests but they are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are rustic and breakfast was simple. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful traditional place in a perfect location

we loved this traditional courtyard guesthouse. super helpful and polite staff, not much English spoken but my mandarin is pitiful and we managed just fine with Google translate. easy place to find, a short walk from hepingmen metro, great neighbourhood and close to main sights. we loved the gorgeous room, the peaceful atmosphere and the lovely rabbits in the courtyard who greeted us every morning. definitely coming back to Beijing and I'll be returning here 100%
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My client just stayed there one night as paid 4 night.
Verified

6/10 Okay

JUNG HYUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

특별한 경험을 하기에 좋지만, 그만큼 불편함이 있음. 한 번 경험으로 충분.

유니크한 호텔. 3개의 객실타입이 있는데, 가장 작은 방은 정말 작아서 트렁크도 펼칠 수 없음. 그래서 현지에서 중간방으로 업그레이드. 한국에서 경함할 수 없는 분위기라 시도는 했지만, 여러모로 불편함. 편안하고 안락한 호텔을 원한다면 대형체인의 호텔을 추천. 가격대비 비싸고 불편하며 특히 겨울에는 샤워가 힘들정도로 추움.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Maj-Britt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dette er ikke et hotel men en fælde

Det værste "hotel" ever! Man kan ikke kalde det et hotel. Vi havde bestilt 3 vætelser to enkelte og et dobbelt, og det havde vi betalt for. Men dobbeltværelset måtte vi betale 1400 yang ekstra for. Alt var møgbeskidt, strømmen gik hver gang vi skulle oplade telefon eller tørre hår. Vandet i toilettet forsvandt og man kunne ikke komme papir i toilettet. Der var ingen skabe så vi måtte have vores ting i kufferten. De to som havde enkeltværelse måtte sove med frakker på da det var så koldt på værelserne. Morgenmaden, to ristet brød og et spejlæg, blev indtaget i et iskoldt glasbur, så vi sad med frakker og tørklæder. Kaffen var kold og de ville have ekstra betalt for teen. Hver gang vi klagede trak de bare på skulderne. Vi havde bestilt 7 nætter, men vi flyttede efter en nat. Vi havde store problemer med at få de penge tilbage som vi havde betalt ekstra for dobbeltværelset. Det endte med at vi måtte betale for to nætter. Det kostede os 10.500 kr. for nye værelser plus 700 kr. for at ringe til Hotels.com. Så det var en meget dyr hotelregning vi måtte betale for. Jeg har klaget til Hotels.com og bedt om kompensation men de har kun reageret med at de har modtaget min mail :0(((
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

落ち着いて滞在できる胡同ホテル

Roomに3泊しました。胡同の路地にある静かなホテルで建物は古いですが雰囲気があり、内部は清潔でしっかり清掃も行き届いています。部屋は狭いですがベッドが広くて一人旅には必要十分でした。ただしデポジットの現金300元は事前にきちんと告知しておくべきです。また、ウェブサイト上に「浴槽またはシャワー」とあったため浴槽を希望していたのですがシャワーしかありませんでした。繁華街からは離れていますが駅から徒歩5分程度で、地下鉄で周辺に簡単にアクセスできます。通りには飲食店も点在し便利。ホテルスタッフと話をしたときに「八達嶺よりも良いよ。」と勧めてくれた慕田峪長城は本当に素晴らしかった。全体的に満足の行く滞在でした。
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel, Beijing Centrum

Beliggenheden er fin, meget tæt på metrolinie 2 og derfor let at komme til og fra. Området er tæt på shoppingområdet Dashilar og fine Hutongområder. Hotellet havde desværre ikke min booking fra hotels.com, selv om denne var bekræftet to gange fra hotels.com, men personalet var venlige og fandt hurtigt et andet hotel til mig og hjalp mig med transporten dertil - dog i helt andet område af Beijing, hvilket gav daglig større transporttid end beregnet.Opholdet blev pga. den manglende registrering af min booking afbrudt med 3 nætter på et sted (faktisk bedre hotel)og 2 nætter på hotellet her - absolut ikke optimalt, da mit ønske netop var 5 samlede nætter. Hotellet forlangte endvidere et depositum på 200 Yuan ved ankomst til dækning af evt. skader på værelset, hvilket jeg ikke havde forventet.der er kinesisk morgenmad inkluderet, hvilket jeg fravalgte, da det ikke tiltalte mig.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Eher enttäuscht

Ich erwartete ein nettes Courtyard-Hotel im Zentrum Pekings. Das Zimmer war sehr klein, fand ich aber akzeptabel, weil der Innenhof mitbenutzt werden konnte. Dort fand ich auch guten Kontakt zu anderen Reisenden. Aber die Tische dort wurden nicht gesäubert. Von den Angestellten sprach nur 1 Englisch und es war mühsam, sich zu verständigen.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chinesisches Boutique Hotel

Wir haben unter einem Courtyard Hotel gebucht und unsere Erwartungshaltungshaltung des Hotels war daher etwas höher. das Hotelzimmer bestand aus einem kleinem Raum mit angrenzendem Bad. Eine Treppenstiege nach oben führte zu den Schlafzimmer. Dort lag eine große Matraze auf den Boden. Fernseher gab es unter sowie oben, ob diese funktionieren, kann ich nicht beurteilen. Klimaanlage vorhanden. Das Bad sauber, das Frühstück sehr reduziert. Die Hotelumgebung nicht schön! Wir werden dort nicht mehr einchecken.
Verified

6/10 Okay

golan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

An interesting experience

I visited Beijing and stayed for 4 days in the hotel. it's not a regular hotel. the rooms are very smalland there is no space for the suitecases, but the staff willing to help. the atmosphere is like living as chinese the rooms are around the main courtyard the main advantage is that the hotel is very near to the subway, because you can travel anywhere in Beijing by subway.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant hutong hotel, great location.

A pleasant hutong hotel located in central Beijing. Reasonably priced and good service.
Verified

6/10 Okay

amin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

北京の下町風情が漂う上級者用ホテル

国家芸劇院に最も近い理由で一人で2泊利用しました。胡同(細い路地)地区で昭和30年代を思わせる佇まいの路地に、まさかここにホテル?と思わせる約10室程度の小ホテル。中庭を中心に客室があり(2F建)、いかにも中国らしさを感じさせせます。ただし、セキュリティはしっかりしており、24時間出入り可能。天安門広場や地下鉄駅にも近く、拠点として利用するには最適でした。真の北京の現実を知ることができ印象的な旅ができました。
Verified

8/10 Good

Preben Friis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfekt beliggenhed

Perfekt beliggenhed i en Hutong nær den forbudte by. Komforten er ikke i top, men hyggelig stemning i den lukkede gård. Hvis man gerne vil tæt på hverdagslivet i Beijing er dette meget sjovere end at bo på luksushotel.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline Wong

洗澡的花灑出水有問題,水力很弱,水又不熱

洗澡的花灑出水有問題,水力很弱,水又不熱,時有水時沒水....這個問題最不好。
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

还是传统酒店好

1、价格不合理,网上订700多,实到店500多都可以订,这样的价格都可以住星级酒店了; 2、房间是小了点,浴室更小,水温不正常,汤了好几回,家庭有小孩住很不方便; 3、酒店走出打车很不方便,特别是晚上; 4、酒店位置去天安门还是比较近的。
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

oas i hektisk storstad

Fascinerande liten oas i hektisk storstad- Glad över att ha bott i de gamla hutongerna medan de ännu finns kvar. Suveränt läge när man förstått var man var, vid Förbjudna staden efter bara några minuters promenad. Vänlig engelsktalande receptionist. Rummet väldigt litet. God frukost,anpassad till västerländsk smak ( men det går att få asiatisk touch också). Svårt att hitta hotellet eftersom det var fel utmärkt på hotels.com kartan. Mycket hjälpsam kines ringde hotellet och guidade oss personligen 20 minuters vandring genom hutongen för att hitta rätt. Syntes bara som stor röd dörr mot gränden.Hade aldrig gissat att det rymdes ett hotell där innanför.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A big disappointment

For our stay in Beijing we decided to ignore the 'western' hotels and opted for a courtyard experience. Unfortunately it was a disappointing one. The photos make the place look pretty fantastic but don't be fooled by them. The hotel is clean but somewhat shabby - I wouldn't categorise it as anything other than a basic B&B, or maybe a hostel offering private rooms. This in itself isn't that bad - if you want a courtyard hotel experience then the Elite Hutong has plenty of character and charm. However, it is horrifically over-priced for what you get. We stayed in other 4-star western hotels in China for less than half the price we paid for this place. If it charged a third of what it does then it would be fine. Way, way too expensive!